Summer Break: National Enquirer versus John Edwards
Posted by WryMouth at 23 Jul 2008, 9:11 AM and is filed under Californianing,Fatherhood,Politics,Journalism,Democrats 
As heard on KFI's John and Ken yesterday afternoon, with John (as usual) hooting in hysterical derision at the thought of presidential candidate John Edwards cornered in a bathroom by National Enquirer reporters:
At 9:45 p.m. (PST) Monday, Edwards appeared at the hotel, and was dropped off at a side entrance. NATIONAL ENQUIRER reporter Alan Butterfield witnessed the ex-senator get out of a BMW driven by a male companion and stroll into the hotel.
Said Butterfield: "Edwards was not carrying anything. He walked in alone. He was wearing a blue dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up. He was looking around nervously before he entered the hotel.
"Once inside, he interestingly bypassed the lobby and ducked down a side stairs to go to the bottom floor to catch the elevator up - rather than taking the elevator in the main lobby. He went out of his way not to be seen."
Journalism tip: use quotes from your own reporters!Said Butterfield: "Edwards was not carrying anything. He walked in alone. He was wearing a blue dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up. He was looking around nervously before he entered the hotel.
"Once inside, he interestingly bypassed the lobby and ducked down a side stairs to go to the bottom floor to catch the elevator up - rather than taking the elevator in the main lobby. He went out of his way not to be seen."
Shocked to see a reporter, and without saying anything, Edwards ran up
the stairs leading from the hotel basement to the lobby. But, spotting
a photographer, he doubled back into the basement. As he emerged from
the stairwell, reporter Butterfield questioned him about his hookup
with Rielle.
Edwards did not answer and then ran into a nearby restroom. He stayed inside for about 15 minutes, refusing to answer questions from the NATIONAL ENQUIRER
Edwards did not answer and then ran into a nearby restroom. He stayed inside for about 15 minutes, refusing to answer questions from the NATIONAL ENQUIRER
The only way this storyline could get any better would be if the "love child" in question were a "bat boy." I am wagering they're saving that twist for later.
I am registering *some* concern that a major market drive-time duo like John and Ken would treat this as factual and not fantastic — which leads to my epiphany:
I am going to have serious concerns about the health of the USA if the National Enquirer turns out to be a better instrument of journalism than the Los Angeles Times...
See Thomas Eagleton, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_McGovern#Eagleton_controversy
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Er. Thanks for the response. ... but what's the connection? Are you suggesting clinical depression = marital infidelity? Are they both some sort of "disease"? Hmm.
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I was thinking the same thing........but speaking of "What's The Connection?"....that reminds me of Mad Magazine's satire of "The French Connection"....
Um..maybe it's because of Edwards,Eagleton...both begin with E's.
Or maybe Edward the Eagle The ski guy........
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I hate coming in on the middle of conversations... let me get this straight: George McGovern went to see the French Connection with Eddie the Eagle?
Besides, who cares if John Edwards sleeps around - I think it's more scandalous that he allows people to pay him to talk to dead people... or am I thinking of the wrong person again?
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MODERATION!? Since when? Now I have to be more moderate when I post comments?
The first amendment is dead in WryLand, I tellya!
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Yes; and you can thank the 'bots and spammers.
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